Choosing my home

Should you build or buy a home? A brand new custom designed home is a big ticket item you don’t get to tick off every year, but if a move is on the cards for you and your family in 2019, it’s definitely a good option to consider. Read on for 8 out-of-the-box ideas to help you make an informed decision.

David Reid Homes Wellington and Kapiti director Tim Sunderland provides some insight into the design and build process with David Reid Homes, which starts with the initial designs and plans and goes right through to the build and handing over the keys, leaving clients to enjoy the process.

Choosing a section to build on is one of the first decisions you have to make when building a new home. While budget, lifestyle and proximity to local amenities will play a big part in your choice, sunshine, prevailing weather and even your neighbours are just some of the other factors you should consider as well.

As with any big life decision, there are many factors to think about. At David Reid Homes, we think it’s important to make the process as transparent as possible, and as such, have laid out the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about building a new home.

Designed to fit harmoniously into its natural surroundings, the latest David Reid Homes Canterbury showhome at Sterling Park places emphasis on combining eco credentials with modern design and quality fittings. Typical kiwi living and easy entertainment was a strong focus.

Planning a home to suit your lifestyle can be a gradual process, one which changes as your family grows, when work commitments change, or when children leave home. With builders across New Zealand, David Reid Homes has designed and built lifestyle homes to meet the needs of people from all walks of life, catering to thousands of different people’s tastes and way of life.